Ligature: this method involves the use of an object to strangle the victim. Examples of these objects include scarves, belts, tights, stockings, rope, cord, wire, or ties. As the object gets tighter around the neck/throat, the victim stops breathing. When looking for evidence of a ligature, investigators look for patterns on the neck/throat. These can help to ascertain the size of the object used.
Perpetrators usually remove the ligature when they leave the crime scene. It can be kept as a trophy or just removed to make it more difficult for investigators to identify the victim or the attacker.
In the usual circumstance of the ligature being left around the neck, the redness or a raised, bruised area which can appear to be a tan colour due
Perpetrators usually remove the ligature when they leave the crime scene. It can be kept as a trophy or just removed to make it more difficult for investigators to identify the victim or the attacker.
In the usual circumstance of the ligature being left around the neck, the redness or a raised, bruised area which can appear to be a tan colour due